Quiz about Introduction to Cells

Question 1

Who was the first scientist to observe cells?

Accepted Answer

Robert Hooke

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Schleiden

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Leeuwenhoek

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Virchow

Question 2

What is the significance of mitochondria as shown?

Accepted Answer

Helps take in food and convert it to energy the cell can use.

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Controls which substances go into and out of the cell.

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Clear gel-like fluid that moves the organelles.

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Directs the cell's activities.

Question 3

What are two types of prokaryotes?

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Eubacteria and archaebacteria.

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Vaculoes and lysosomes.

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Amoebas and flagellum.

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Chloroplasts and proteins.

Question 4

Which cell structure is the arrow pointing to?

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Cell Wall

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Mitochondria

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Cell Membrane

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 5

What is the function of the nucleolus inside a cell's nucleus?

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It is a structure where ribosomes are made.

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A network of membranes that produces many substances.

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A clear, gel-like fluid that fills the nucleus.

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A green pigment that makes plants green.

Question 6

Which statement best classifies and describes the function of structure A?

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It is a large central vacuole where it stores food, water, and wastes.

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It is the nucleus where it contains the cell's DNA.

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It is the ER where it produces many substances for the plant cell.

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It is the golgi complex where it distributes materials to other organelles in the cell.

Question 7

Which of the following correctly defines what phospholipids are?

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Lipids that contain phosphorus and are hydrophilic.

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A web of proteins in the cytoplasm.

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A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's DNA.

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A lipid in which sugars are broken down to produce ATP.

Question 8

The diagram shows the typical structure of a plant cell. Which structure provides support and shape to the cell?

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Structure B - Cell wall

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Structure A- Large central vacuole

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Structure C- Nucleus

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Structure G- Golgi apparatus

Question 9

The ability to distinguish details on an object is called

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Resolution

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Zooming

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Graphics

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Magnification

Question 10

Thin strands of material that fills the nucleus and contains information for directing a cell's function is called

Accepted Answer

Chromatin

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DNA

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Nuclear envelope

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Chromosomes

Question 11

Active in synthesis, modification, sorting and secretion of cell's products. Groups lipids and proteins together and distributes them in vesicles. Which comparison best contributes?

Accepted Answer

Golgi complex- Post Office

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Golgi complex- City Limits

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Mitochondria- Steel Mill

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Nucleus- Post Office

Question 12

Where is there a low concentration of perfume?

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In the room

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In the bottle

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On the hand

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On the top

Question 13

What happens during osmosis?

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Water molecules move from a higher to lower concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.

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Water molecules move from lower to higher concentration through the cytoplasm.

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Water molecules are engulfed and vesicles are formed.

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Water molecules does not remain homeostasis.

Question 14

What substance is the cell wall made mostly of?

Accepted Answer

Cellulose

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Genetic material

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Proteins

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Amino acids

Question 15

The image shows a plant cell. Which labeled parts can also be present in an animal cell? Choose the best one.

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2 and 9

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1 and 9

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1 and 10

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4 and 10

Question 16

Small cell structures in cells that carry out functions is a(n)

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Organelle

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Ribosome

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Centriole

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Cytoplasm

Question 17

The production of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of a cell using information regulated by genetic material. Which cell structure most likely controls the synthesis of proteins?

Accepted Answer

DNA or the nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Vesicles

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ER or endoplasmic reticulum

Question 18

The diagram shows the structures of an animal cell. Look at letter M and E. What does both of these structures contain that is responsible for storing hereditary information that can be passed to parent to offspring?

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DNA and chromosomes

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Proteins and carbohydrates

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Amino acids and chromosomes

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Cellulose and nucleic acids

Question 19

Single-cell organisms that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles are called

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotes

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Eukaryotes

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Cells

Question 20

A student list some characteristics of chloroplasts:

1. They contain chlorophyll.

2. They help in transport of materials in and out of the cell.

3. They are the control center of the cell.

4. They are the site ahere photosynthesis takes place.

What characteristics did the student list incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

2 and 3

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3 and 4

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3 and 1

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1 and 4

Question 21

Oxygen is moving into an animal cell. Which term best describes this process?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 22

Which cell structure is involved in the process of osmosis?

Accepted Answer

Cell membrane

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Golgi body

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Nucleus

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Cell wall

Question 23

A cell is placed in a salt solution that has the same concentration as the inside of the cell. What will happen to the cell?

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The cell wall will remain the same size

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The cell will contract

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The cell will expand

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The cell will burst

Question 24

Plant cells are capable of making their own food by photosynthesis. What specialized organelle do they have for capturing energy from sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Centriole

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Mitochondria

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Vacuole

Question 25

Which cell structure helps cell division to happen in animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 26

How do materials pass into and out of the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Through pores in the nuclear envelope

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In the process of endocytosis

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By flowing through the cytoplasm

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From the ER to the golgi body

Question 27

Cells contain structures that perform specific functions. Examine the diagram of the cell. Which structure is the golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

G

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A

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B

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F

Question 28

Small grain shaped organelles that produces proteins are called

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Lipids

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Lysosomes

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Carbohydrates

Question 29

A nerve cell below uses energy to pump sodium out of the cytoplasm into a sodium rich environment. What type of cellular transport is being described?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 30

Carlos was studying the cell membrane by using an egg as a model of the cell. He soaked the egg in vinegar for 2 days, then changed the liquid to salt water and soaked it for 2 more days. The egg's size increase then decrease. Which factor explains why the egg's size changed during the experiment?

Accepted Answer

The egg was selectively permeable, and liquids diffuse in and out of the egg.

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The egg grew, causing it to increase, and then started to decay, causing it to shrivel.

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The vinegar contaminated the egg, and the salt water reversed the effect.

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Eggs need refrigeration and swell or shrink depending on the temperature of liquids.

Question 31

What is the cell membrane built a double layer of?

Accepted Answer

Lipid molecules

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Transport proteins

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Carbohydrate chains

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Protein channels

Question 32

The diagram illustrates a cell membrane regulating passage of essential nutrients. Which property of the cell membrane is most closely associated with its ability to promote this process?

Accepted Answer

The cell membrane is selectively permeable.

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The cell membrane is able to obtain any substance.

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The cell membrane is nonselectively permeable.

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The cell membrane is selectively nonpermeable.

Question 33

An instrument that makes small objects look larger is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Microscope

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Telescope

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Electroscope

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Hubblescope

Question 34

Examine the cell diagram. Which description is alinged with structure E?

Accepted Answer

It is the nucleus that contains genetic information for the cell.

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It is the vacuole that stores water and other substances.

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It is the mitochondrion that releases energy once food is broken down.

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It is the cytoplasm that moves the organelles.

Question 35

A scientist observes that a young plant cell contains cytoplasm. However, as the cell matures, it expands by storing water. Which cell structure helps the plant maintain its shape through the process of cell growth?

Accepted Answer

Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Lysosome

Question 36

The diagram shows a cell membrane surrounded by nutrients. Which process best describes a way the cell can obtain these nutrients without requiring energy?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Exocytosis

Question 37

What is the total magnification of a compound microscope with a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective?

Accepted Answer

400x

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4x

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40x

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50x

Question 38

What is the function of the flagellum in bacterial cells?

Accepted Answer

It helps the bacterium move.

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It produces enzymes, which speed up chemical reactions in cells.

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Helps get rid of hazardous wastes that could harm the bacterial cell.

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It allows photosynthesis to happen.

Question 39

The diagram shows a cell surrounded by nutrients. Which statement most accurately describes the movement of nutrients by diffusion?

Accepted Answer

The nutrients will move the cell membrane to the lower concentration.

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The nutrients will dissolve and then regrow.

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The nutrients will move through the cell membrane to the higher concentration.

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The nutrients will remain in equilibrium.

Question 40

Which of the following are examples of unicellular eukaryotic organisms?

Accepted Answer

Amoebas and yeasts

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Mushrooms and leaf cells

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Red blood cells and humans

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Algae and bacteria

Question 41

Which substances uses energy to pick up specific molecules and carry them across the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Transport proteins

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Protein channels

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Carbohydrate chains

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Phospholipids

Question 42

The diagram shows a model of a bacterial cell a student created. The student needs to add a card for each structure that explains its function. Which table shows the correct arrangement of the cards with the cell structures?

Accepted Answer

Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 43

A cell has difficulty storing food and wastes. This most likely indicates a problem with which organelle?

Accepted Answer

The vacuole

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Lysosomes

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The golgi complex

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The cell wall

Question 44

A student examines a cell with organelles J, K, L, and M labeled. Correctly identify the organelles.

Accepted Answer

J: Nucelus, K: Mitochondria, L: Lysosome, M: Cell membrane

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J: Nucleus, K: Centriole, L: Lysosome, M: Cell wall

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J: Nucleus, K: Lysosome, L: Vacuole, M: Cell wall

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J: Nucleus, K: Vacuole, L: Mitochondria, M: Cell membrane

Question 45

What is the role of simple diffusion?

Accepted Answer

It helps the movement of particles maintain in balance

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It helps the cell contract

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It controls the movement of particles

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It allows the cell to expand or contract

Question 46

What are proteins in cells?

Accepted Answer

Large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.

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Helps speed up chemical reactions in cells and living things.

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Energy-rich organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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Very long organic compounds

Question 47

Which level of organization is the basic unit of structure and function in humans?

Accepted Answer

Cells

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Tissues

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Organs

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Organ system

Question 48

Study the diagram. Which organelle regulates what enters and leaves the cell?

Accepted Answer

X: Cell membrane

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W: Golgi body

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Y: Mitochondrion

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Z: Nucleus

Question 49

Cathy wrote the structures and functions of different cell organelles. Which structure is INCORRECTLY paired with its function.

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion: provides support

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Chloroplast: provides food

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Nucleus: controls cell

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Vacuole: stores water

Question 50

In which structure does photosynthesis take place in a green plant.

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

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Mitochondrion

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Lysosome

Question 51

Which statement correctly describes the differences between cell membranes and cell walls?

Accepted Answer

The cell membranes of plant and animal cells are flexible and do not have a definite shape, while the cell walls of plant cells are rigid which gives plant cells a definite shape.

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Cell membranes are only found in animal cells, while cell walls are found in both plant and animal cells.

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Cell membranes are the outermost covering in plant cells, while cell walls are in direct contact with the cytoplasm of animal cells.

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The cell membranes of plant and animal cells are impermeable, which allows nothing to pass, while the cell walls of plant cells are permeable which allows small things to pass

Question 52

Carlos was studying the cell membrane by using an egg as a model of the cell. He soaked an egg in vinegar for 2 days and measured the circumference. His results are shown in the diagram and table. Which statement best explains why the egg's size increased?

Accepted Answer

The surface of the egg is selectively permeable and allows liquids to diffuse into the egg.

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The egg began to decompose, and bacteria caused the egg to swell.

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A chemical reaction with the vinegar formed gases inside the egg.

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The vinegar caused the surface of the egg to relax, resulting in expansion and swelling.

Question 53

Which of the following correctly explains what proteins are made out of after ribosomes has completed its synthesis of proteins?

Accepted Answer

Organic compounds called amino acids

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Sugars, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates

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Lipids called phospholipids

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Hydrochloric acids and rubidium hydroxide

Question 54

A student observed three different types of cells (A, B, and C) under a mircoscope. He made a list of the structures present and absent in the observed cells in the table shown. The student concluded that Cell B is a plant cell. Which structures observed in Cell B led the student to the conclusion? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.

Accepted Answer

It contains chloroplasts

Accepted Answer

It contains a cell wall

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It contains a cell membrane

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It contains a nucleus

Question 55

Which Venn diagram accurately depicts thr similarities and differences between plant and animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Option A is correct

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B.

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C.

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D.

Question 56

Which of the following statements correctly shows the levels of organization in a human from lowest to highest?

Accepted Answer

Cell to tissue to organ to organ system

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Cell to organ system to tissue to organ

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Organ to tissue to organ system to cell

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Organ system to cell to organ to tissue

Question 57

How should the models be arranged to show thrm from the most simple to the most complex?

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1 -> 3 -> 2 -> 4

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1 -> 3 -> 4 -> 2

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1 -> 4 -> 2 -> 3

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1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4

Question 58

A small sac that moves and distributes materials within a cell and carry new proteins from the ER to the golgi apparatus is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Vesicle

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ER

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Centriole

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Vacuole

Question 59

Which model accurately represents the levels of organization within a plant?

Accepted Answer

Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 60

The heart is made up of muscle tissues and connective tissues that work together to pump blood to all the parts of the body. Which level of organization best describes the heart?

Accepted Answer

An organ

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A cell

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A tissue

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An organ system

Question 61

What special region in the nucleus are ribosomes made?

Accepted Answer

In the nucleolus

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In the nuclear membrane

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Outside of the rough ER

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In the golgi apparatus

Question 62

The human body has many levels of organization. Which diagram shows the correct order of these levels?

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 63

The diagram shows a cross section of a layer of skin. Which level of structural organization does the circled portion represent?

Accepted Answer

A cell

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A tissue

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A organ

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A organ system

Question 64

Study the diagram showing water molecules and a cell membrane. Which cellular process is being represented?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Endocytosis

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